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E4 KEO

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,832 mi
Last recorded96,832 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 KEO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 96,832 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 94,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Body component slightly loose Both Outer Sill Covers (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Slight Corrosion

Rear Tyres Wearing on edge

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,021 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension strut slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Body component slightly loose both outer sill covers advise attention (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 93,118 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 inner rims slight distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 93,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Undertray insecure suspension arm (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 inner rims slight distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 88,656 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 88,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,639 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 73,638 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 70,653 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,643 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 67,547 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 60,025 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 60,025 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,496 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre on 3mm.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,403 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 14,977 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 14,806 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 96,283 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 12,460 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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E4 KEO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E4 KEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E4 KEO registered?

E4 KEO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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